Historic Hamburg
Historic Hamburg
Historic Hamburg

What you'll do

Maybe history wasn’t your favorite subject at school, but we promise this won’t be like that. You’ll join a local Hamburg host to see what happens when modern living meets a medieval maritime trading hub.

Sounds pretty cool. See Hamburg’s fascinating history come to life as you explore the historic Speicherstadt district - which was built almost entirely on stilts, and we think that’s worth seeing - and the cutting edge and modern neighborhood of Hafencity.

From the oldest landmarks like the ruins of St Nicholas’ Church to the most contemporary architectural masterpieces, such as The Elbphilharmonie - a juxtaposition we’re sure the Middle Ages sailors who would stop off at this port city never foresaw.

With a coffee or perhaps a beer in hand (life is vastly improved by both of these things), delve into the wonderful maritime past of a city still ruled by many of its ancient customs today.

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 3 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: Arabic, French, German, Italian, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish)

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • Join a history-loving host and discover Hamburg’s rich heritage - past and present
  • Visit famous historic landmarks which played important roles in Hamburg’s history as a port
  • See the iconic neighborhood Speicherstadt, and discover the history of its canals and stilted warehouses
  • From the old into the new, make your way to Hafencity, where you can get a taste of contemporary life
  • Visit the most famous and historic churches, like the ruins like St Nicholas’, and the juxtaposing architectural masterpiece, The Elbphilharmonie
  • Chat to your host about the city’s heritage as you enjoy a casually educational day out together. Maybe even tell them a bit about the history of your town or city!

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalized experience
  • 3 hours with a host
  • Entry to Elbphilharmonie
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s not included

  • Food and drink
  • Tickets to any attractions other than the ones included in the experience
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

City Unscripted guests photos

Reviews

    Deniz was knowledgeable and informative, very willing to go where I requested, and very fun and pleasant to be with. It was a great tour and I was able to see a lot.

    June 2022

    Steven O

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We’ll expertly match you to your best suited host based on your interests, personality and the experience vibe you’re after.

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